What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-byside is slim enough to fit through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has self-standing folding mechanism, as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to carry.

It's also easy to move up/down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspension are the most important aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may also want to think about whether it's a travel system or the possibility of adding an infant car seat or carrycot. Those are important considerations if you have to take your children on public transport or longer journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double to single buggy buggy you can use right from the beginning. This model is a side-byside buggy with frames that can be expanded widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This allows you to allow one child to relax and take a nap while the other observes the surrounding. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy with the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. It is the tiniest twin pushchair that is available on the market. It measures just 63cm wide which means it can fit through the majority of doors. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins or parents with a baby and toddler. However, they do tend to have a larger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow pavements or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can expand with your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child, toddler or even three children when you include the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It can be used in mono or double mode. You can attach one stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A quality double buggy is light and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to make it easier to get around rough terrains and, ideally, be suitable for twins or siblings of different age.

Many compact double buggies have frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also have branded adaptors that are compatible with the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices if you want to stay clear of separate strollers for your younger children who have medical needs.

They tend to be wider than buggies that are side-by-side and are difficult to squeeze into doorways and on public transport. Check the product details for alternatives for this if it is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. This is the thinnest side-byside available that measures just 63cm in width. It is able to carry twins or an infant and a toddler. It has robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that are all Terrain double stroller-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around town.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins or one toddler and one baby or two kids, with a piggy back board (which you'll need to purchase separately). It comes with a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds to make it simple to move around. It also has front and back suspensions to help you deal with rough terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies and is a great value option for older kids.

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be slim for storage. A ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands in width when folded to make it smaller than an individual stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and public transportation, while making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.

It's an excellent option for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also hold a third passenger on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers an array of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating to give the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the handlebar that can be adjusted that makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-byside available, measuring 63cm. It is perfect for parents who are worried about fitting a double stroller for twins into a door or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and baby or two kids who are the same age and each seat reclines independently to make sure the kids are at ease.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and can be used with two car seats or a carrycot with a toddler seat. It's a little longer than some other doubles, but it has an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those looking for a stylish but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget, there are plenty of affordable small double stroller buggies to choose from like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit babies in the carrycot or even a toddler in the seat, or even three children if you include a PiggyBack ride on board with pizazz. It has an easy-to-stand fold, a huge canopy that protects children as well as a peekaboo feature. It's also fairly light for a double stroller, and has a large undercarriage basket for storing things like shopping.